ShopRite Donates $10,000 Lottery Winnings to Local Food Bank

The donation from the ShopRite of Waretown will help Fulfill Foodbank serve more people in need across Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:38pm

A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of canned goods, a box of pasta, and a loaf of bread, symbolizing the tangible impact of corporate donations to community food assistance programs.A donation from a local grocery store helps a New Jersey food bank continue its mission of providing nourishment to those in need.Waretown Today

After selling a $12.3 million New Jersey Lottery Pick 6 winning ticket, the ShopRite of Waretown and Saker ShopRites donated their $10,000 share of the winnings to the Fulfill Foodbank, a nonprofit organization that partners with hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, and other programs to provide food assistance to thousands of people in the local community.

Why it matters

Food insecurity remains a significant issue in many New Jersey communities, and donations like this from local businesses can make a meaningful difference in supporting the work of food banks and pantries that are on the frontlines of addressing this need.

The details

The $10,000 donation from the ShopRite of Waretown and Saker ShopRites will go directly to supporting the operations and programs of Fulfill Foodbank, which serves Monmouth and Ocean counties. Fulfill partners with 289 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other organizations to distribute food and resources to those in need across the region.

  • On March 30, 2026, the ShopRite of Waretown sold a $12.3 million New Jersey Lottery Pick 6 winning ticket.
  • The ShopRite of Waretown and Saker ShopRites donated their $10,000 share of the lottery winnings to Fulfill Foodbank on the same day.

The players

Fulfill Foodbank

A nonprofit organization that partners with 289 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other programs to provide food assistance to thousands of people in Monmouth and Ocean counties, New Jersey.

Saker ShopRites

A family-owned chain of ShopRite grocery stores throughout New Jersey, known for their philanthropic efforts in supporting local communities.

ShopRite of Waretown

A ShopRite grocery store location in Waretown, New Jersey, that sold a $12.3 million New Jersey Lottery Pick 6 winning ticket.

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What they’re saying

“The work that they do in serving the community is commendable and necessary. Fulfill now partners with a network of 289 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day programs and more.”

— Big Joe Henry, Radio Host

“Kudos to my friends at Saker ShopRite and ShopRite of Waretown for acknowledging the need and helping Fulfill after receiving a great windfall.”

— Big Joe Henry, Radio Host

What’s next

Fulfill Foodbank plans to use the $10,000 donation from the ShopRite of Waretown and Saker ShopRites to expand its food distribution programs and support more local food pantries and meal programs across Monmouth and Ocean counties.

The takeaway

This donation from a local business to a community-focused nonprofit highlights the important role that corporate philanthropy can play in addressing food insecurity and supporting the vital work of food banks and pantries in New Jersey.